A clinical clue for suspected renal artery stenosis would be
A. Decreased urine output
B. Development of resistant hypertension in a previously well-controlled patient
C. Retroperitoneal pain on the affected side
D. Rising BUN level with normal creatinine level
B
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a. Mitral stenosis b. Pulmonary edema c. Ischemia d. Pericarditis
The characteristic barrel chest of the older adult is the result of a combination of factors, including:
a. skeletal changes of aging. b. increased muscular expansion of the chest wall. c. less fibrous alveoli. d. increased vital capacity.
On entering the patient's room, the nurse sees a fire burning in the garbage can next to the bed. The nurse removes the patient and calls to report the fire. Which of the following should be the nurse's next action?
a. Extinguish the fire. b. Remove all of the other patients from the unit. c. Close all the doors of patient rooms. d. Move the garbage can into the bathroom.
The nurse concludes that a client has abnormal hair distribution. What observation did the nurse use to make this clinical decision?
1. Alopecia 2. Ecchymosis 3. Jaundice 4. Hirsutism